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Just my personal opinion. I don't cast my pearls before swine. For me they are private matters. Ben Raines

Faith is what can heal. I don't recall any scripture that says you must belong to a certain religion or established church to be healed. At the same time I remain skeptical of some healings. These are things to be done in private and to go and tell no one. Ben Raines

I buy stuff to have a one year storage and stuff that will last for 20-30 years. I don't plan on having to use it for 20-30 years but I may need it during the next 5-10 years and then I don't have to replace it. As for wheat it can be used for a number of things other than bread and so I have a years supply of wheat for two. Dehydrated meat and vegetables for two also. There are a lot of other things that are important along with food. Soap, medicines, other basics that people don't think of. Have a full stomach and to be filthy dirty just doesn't sound appealing to me. Ben Raines

A friend of mine said to me the other day "I don't believe in a God who only rewards the fast learners". Believes that there will be progression eternally. May not be exhaltation but progression. That was their belief. Ben Raines

Go Lakers. Ben Raines

Dang Saint Michael I was going to watch that movie. Million Dollar Baby. Now I know the story. I have been an LDS adult for 40 years and have always heard about being prepared and that we should be debt free, have a years supply etc. that whole time. I have been around investments for 30 years and remember the big push, not from LDS, to own gold as a hedge against inflation. Those who bought gold in 1980, when we had interest rates for mortgages of 13% and a Certificate of Deposit for 18% and a roaring stock market for the next 30 years did very poor in gold. Personally I don't believe that gold will be the great bartering tool in hard times. No one will want a few shavings of gold in exchange for services. They will want fuel and food. Sorry I got way off track but in response to another post in this thread. Ben Raines

A friend of mine went to the Vatican and was allowed to tour through some of their stuff. At one place there was a plaque with the names of the Popes through the ages. He said that there were several periods of 100 years or more where there was no established Pope. Also there were many times where there were more than one Pope as the Popes were warring with each other. Here is a published list. According to the list continuous but then again that doesn't account for those who were opposed. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: List of Popes Ben Raines

Which part of Glenn Beck are you asking about? His political beliefs? For me political beliefs vary from religious. While my religious beliefs influence my political my political do not influence my religious. Ben Raines

Lakers are walking to this win. No effort needed against Detroit. Ben Raines

Only two. I have been to over 40 moves in my life to help members either moving in or moving out. Usually ten to twenty men are there to help. Some families more are there to help them move out. j/k Ben Raines

Lakers are rolling towards a three peat for sure. Ben Raines

Really disappointed with the season. Not sure if I will watch again. Ben Raines

Is it possible he saw them while he was in spirit but not with mortal eyes? Ben Raines

This behavior is common in most areas where LDS are found. It is not only an LDS experience but practiced by many other faiths. You will find that there are those who say that it has not happened to them or that they do not feel included. That may be true. People are people but as a whole I would say that LDS are very friendly and whether you are new to the ward, the LDS faith or not the same fellowships are extended. Ben Raines

I have bass fished in California for the last 30 years. Mostly from Modesto to Bakersfield. Lots of lakes with largemouth bass. Ben Raines

Lakers are now 8-0. Way to roll. Ben Raines

I like reading James Patterson for relaxing reading. Ben Raines

Rubondfan, I like your explanation. Not sure it is doctrine but it does make sense. I agree that most people do not understand the "Sealing ordinance". Like it chains a family together. My daughters are sealed to their husbands. They were entitled to the benefits of being born under the covenant and of sealed parents but once they formed their own families they were sealed to their husbands. I have never read where sisters are supposed to "Stay at home and make babies" Ben Raines

What was the original post about? :) Sad time for Charger fan. I only know one Charger fan. Hope there are more. Ben Raines

I have moved 18 times in the last 35 years. The move before last it took me two Penske 32 foot truck loads to move all my stuff from Las Vegas to Idaho. The last move only took my pickup truck and a trailer. Have significantly downsized. I have used the guys who contract with UHaul before. They are not UHaul employees. Both times I was very unhappy with the people they sent. I did better searching someone on Craigslist. That is just my experience. Ben Raines

I was wondering whose military didn't allow blacks to serve? Maybe I missed something. Ben Raines

How about an application for the Iphone? Not just the Safari browser version. Ben Raines

Sad that Jimmy Johnson was kicked out. He would have helped the older tribe. Glad that Jimmy T was gone, he was annoying. I agree that Nanonka and her ghetto attitude should go first when the younger tribe loses immunity. I don't think that will happen since they are scrambling the tribes this week. Not a merge but a scramble of the two tribes in to two new tribes. She could go fast then. Ben Raines

Sounds like you had a good time there Hoosier. Glad to hear that you did. Ben Raines

I have wondered for years why no one has used glasses to start fire. I thought maybe the were prohibited from doing it. Can't believe it has taken 21 shows for someone to think of it. The lady at the tribal council sure signed her own fate. I think Jimmy Johnson is true that no one will give him the 1 million dollars. He is there to help someone else win it. The long haired guy who seems to have a temper for no reason seems like he would be the next one to go just from his outburst. I love this show to see how unprepared most people are to manage in a wild environment. Ben Raines